Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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397. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding cyclists cycling on footpaths (details supplied) in Dublin. [28004/14]

Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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The Deputy will be aware that members of An Garda Síochána enforce the law on cycling on footpaths as part of their normal duties on an ongoing basis including at the location referred to. In addition to the day to day enforcement of the relevant provisions of the Road Traffic Acts, breaches of the legislation are regularly targeted by way of specific Garda operations which take into account the interaction of cyclists, pedestrians and vehicular traffic. Where breaches of the legislation are detected, members of An Garda Síochána, depending on the circumstances, may deal with the incident by way of advice or caution or by initiating criminal proceedings.

The Deputy will also appreciate that I have no direct role in the enforcement of road traffic legislation which is an operational matter for An Garda Síochána. In that regard, I have brought the Deputy's concerns surrounding the location in question to the attention of the Garda authorities for any appropriate action.